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  1. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Probably best game of the generation. The story is deeper and darker, it makes you feel different emotions that you could hardly experience in other media. As the story is also very psychological, it requires certain maturity from the player.
  2. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *SPOILERS*

    I know a lot of people have problems with this game but for me and a lot of other people this game was amazing, story and all. I loved Abby and all the new characters except for Owen he felt weird. Joel's death was brutal and done really early and of course his death could have been done in a better way but for me it was realistic and made me want to kill Abby. And after seeing Abby's story it made me feel bad for her and i ended up loving her character and Laura Bailey really helped. Now I love Joel's character but i hope people realize he was a piece of **** and everything he did in the first game was selfish because he wanted a his daughter back and kill dozens of people who were trying to find the cure just because he couldn't let Ellie go. Now like Tommy said i cant say i would have done any different but that doesnt make Joel a saint and i think that Abby had a very good reason to do what she did and knowing that i wasnt as mad about how Joel died once i beat the game and reflecting on it, it was a very **** good game. The only reason its not a 10/10 for me is because of some bugs that are noticeable but not super game breaking for me at least and some of the writing was a little weird like when Abby said "You are my family" to Lev, I thought that was a little off and also the Abby sex scene felt out of nowhere and a little unnecessary and was just there to add drama. But everything else was heartbreaking and emotional in the best way possible and Im looking forward to a third one.
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  3. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever made, a roller coaster of feelings and technically flawless! Haters gonna hate, 99% of them not even played, most of the players who played it, loved it! A real masterpiece, for me this is the second best game i've played in my life, just getting behind Red Dead Redemption 2...
  4. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The Masterpice Of The vídeo games. no other game can be better than Tlou pt 2. It is The game of my life.
  5. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    After 7 years we get this: a convoluted story that needs to push the plot, no matter what. Lovely graphic, but this kind of game lives out of the story section. Irredeemable.
  6. Jun 23, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing gameplay and grafics.
    Just a bad story and it very boring playing as abby. We want more ellie and joel....
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  7. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They made Joel and Ellie look like they are antagonists. And they made Abby a better Person. Now because of this game I will never play the first part. No one is going to play uncharted if you kill Nathan in first chapter and noone is going to play god of war if you kill kratos in the beginning. First Abby kill Joel to take revenge and then Ellie kill all friends of Abby and came to know thet they were all good. Expand
  8. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    There are few experiences in life that stick with you for a long time after you've passed them. Out of those, only a handful affect you on such a deep level, that your outlook on life is changed forever. The Last of Us Part 2 is one of those experiences.

    This is a game that has been controversial since its release, I am sure that many who play it will be angered, saddened and
    There are few experiences in life that stick with you for a long time after you've passed them. Out of those, only a handful affect you on such a deep level, that your outlook on life is changed forever. The Last of Us Part 2 is one of those experiences.

    This is a game that has been controversial since its release, I am sure that many who play it will be angered, saddened and understandably frustrated. I sure was, however, this is not a usual story. Part 2 definitely took some risks, but I wholeheartedly believe that everything has a reason, and it definitely pays off in the end. This is a story centered around both the characters and several important lessons in morality and philosophy. The way I saw it, the events in the first game blend perfectly into this one. They are two sides of the same coin. Love and Hate, Hope and Despair, Salvation and destruction.

    The gameplay and visuals are spectacular, there were many moments that I enjoyed because of this. It gave me the chance to take a lot of good pictures. The controls and gameplay are the same as The Last of Us 1, with tons of accessibility options that I appreciated. I think TLoU2 sets a new bar for expectations in the gaming industry. You can tell that a large group of passionate developers worked hard to bring us a story that will stay with us for a long time. Having said this, I also think some people will not like the choices in the story.

    **SPOILERS FROM HERE**

    I think that Abby was a very well written character with strong and justifiable motivations. Her journey in the beginning of the game to get revenge on Joel is perfectly reflected on Ellie's journey to hunt her down. They are both fueled by grief they believe will only be cured once they accomplish their goal. No matter how much pain they cause to the people around them. Jesse, Dina, Tommy, Manny, Mel, Owen. They all were dragged into a battle between two unstoppable and determined forces of destruction. Playing the game from Abby's point of view is not a cheap way to make the players sympathize with her, it shows us how anyone can go through pain. Her journey with Lev somehow reflects how as anyone will go to far lengths for revenge, they will do the same thing for love.

    This is the main lesson of The Last of Us 2, there are no protagonists or villains in real life. Everyone is trying to live their life the best way they can. I applaud this game for taking this path, giving us a depressing but thoughtful ending that hopefully provides a great example for storytelling in the future. I think anyone should give The Last of Us Part 2 a playthrough and form their own conclusion, for me it is one of the best games of the generation.
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  9. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Монументальная игра. Подобное в индустрии могут сотворить разве что Рок Звезды.
  10. Jul 3, 2020
    5
    Gameplay 10/10 Graphics 10/10 Characters 5/10 Story 1/10 The Story Is bad seriusly bad.
  11. Jul 3, 2020
    3
    Graphics arent everything, a good story needs to compliment them, if Jak 4 is ever made i hope that other studio handle it, because i think that naughty dog has lost its touch.
  12. Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Para mí no es novedad que los malditos progresistas arruinen todo lo que toquen y siempre tocan lo mejor!!!!!!!!!! siento el muy poco inspirado se nota a leguas que forzaron muchas cosas como la muerte de Joe de lo peor del juego solo superado por la trama Ademas la razón por la que tiene tanta puntuación por los críticos "serios"
    Es que tienen que dar una buena puntuación por los
    Para mí no es novedad que los malditos progresistas arruinen todo lo que toquen y siempre tocan lo mejor!!!!!!!!!! siento el muy poco inspirado se nota a leguas que forzaron muchas cosas como la muerte de Joe de lo peor del juego solo superado por la trama Ademas la razón por la que tiene tanta puntuación por los críticos "serios"
    Es que tienen que dar una buena puntuación por los personajes homosexuales(que son una basura objetivamente) del juego los cuales les atan una pistola en la cabeza ya que si critican el juego por su basura de personajes progresistas ,los los idiotas idiotizados de cualquiera de las ramas de eses movimiento(que desgraciadamente para la humanidad no son pocos y son muy activos en redes) los tacharan de homofóbicos ,racistas y sexistas hasta por último Por favor demos una calificación de 0 0
    Que es lo que se merece está basofia argumental y cash grab que no puede ser criticado por los serios almenos nosotros así le demos su merecido a los progresistas en maury que creen que crearon la octava maravilla del mundo.gracias por leer
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  13. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A good game overall. Clocked 30 hours of gameplay on this and it's been a journey! The storyline is gripping and powerful as you go through the walks of life of both Ellie and Abby. You get a sense of great story telling here, understanding the story from different point of views. I got very invested into the story to say the least. Character development are very well done here leaving no ambiguity or questions unanswered. It is an experience not to be missed if you've played the first game! There's a lot of unnecessary comments where a load of people are just jumping on the band wagon for the sake of it.

    Yes Joel dies but this is fine as Ellie carries the torch now and it's a really good shock factor too! Yes the ending has divided fans too but Ellie reflects on her decision at the end which gives her some humanity back from the teachings of Joel.

    The only not so good thing on this game was it can feel repetitive sometimes sneaking around, killing infected, running into human survivors and more sneaking around.
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  14. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game, its story and most importantly its characters feel absolutely inorganic, fabricated to represent a forced diversity, while ignoring and neglecting its own plot and setting. The cure plot line, the big objective in this setting, is simply abandoned like a puppy in the middle of the road, the revenge plot gets old fast, playing as the antagonist is one of the worst decisions of the whole game (said antagonist's character is terrible), the way they killed off Joel is laughable, the over-the-top torturing of the main character is simply painful to watch and the ending is pure **** because it feels like everything you've strived for and accomplished in TLOU 1 and 2 was for nothing. Absolutely ****ty sequel. Expand
  15. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Игра офигенна, проходится на одном дыхании! Я фанат произведениями Нила) как круто можно завернуть сюжет, так сможет не каждый. Графика, геймплей все на высочайшем уровне! Ждём продолжения 10 из 10 однозначно
  16. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Gameplay, Graphics, Features, and Character/Acting are all incredible and will influence future games as much as Part 1.
  17. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. Looking forward metatcritic removes those negative ratings and we'll se real user rating.
  18. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    [SPOILER FREE]
    Just finished this emotional rollercoaster of a game and I can say it has left me throughly wrecked. As you play through this game, you’ll begin to question your morals and sense of justice. It’s really an experience that’s all about perspective. However, in my opinion, a great deal of empathy is required to fully enjoy it. In terms of gameplay and pacing, it’s truly a
    [SPOILER FREE]
    Just finished this emotional rollercoaster of a game and I can say it has left me throughly wrecked. As you play through this game, you’ll begin to question your morals and sense of justice. It’s really an experience that’s all about perspective. However, in my opinion, a great deal of empathy is required to fully enjoy it. In terms of gameplay and pacing, it’s truly a harrowing journey which sometimes will feel like a never-ending series of encounters. For me, it made me treasure the rare peaceful moments even more. The combat system was really well done, making you feel every hit you take and dish out, melee or otherwise. Definitely would recommend getting this game, just for the sheer whirlwind of emotion it puts you through. Please ignore the bad reviews and give this game a chance. It’ll be one to remember for a long time. I’m currently at a loss for words as to how I feel upon completing it. Truly.
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  19. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The narrative is strong, it goes on without a path and does not try to please anyone, this is a story about how far people will end up taking their revenge and what happens to those who let themselves be dominated by hatred. The technical part of the game is impeccable, the gameplay is fun, my only complaint is the very loud noise that the PlayStation cooling generates. I'm playing theThe narrative is strong, it goes on without a path and does not try to please anyone, this is a story about how far people will end up taking their revenge and what happens to those who let themselves be dominated by hatred. The technical part of the game is impeccable, the gameplay is fun, my only complaint is the very loud noise that the PlayStation cooling generates. I'm playing the PlayStation 4 Pro version. Expand
  20. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    fun game had a blast playing. could have done with out the dog murder bet otherwise fine.

    nice tale about letting go of revenge
  21. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    I have a some of issues with the ending of the game's story, and I feel that naughty dog is annoying a lot of Elli's character throughout the story. But overall, enjoy the story .
    note : Revenge has terrible consequences, NAUGHTY DOG LESSON.
  22. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game I've ever played in 4 years. Idk for reviews of cry babies who saw leaks and didn't like the death of Joe, or that the protagonist is gay. For me, it was a masterpiece. My review is 15/10. Too bad it only goes to 10. I simply loved it. I finished twice already. Expand
  23. Jul 3, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game had me fooled from the beginning, I managed to avoid any and all spoilers and preordered the thing. That was my first mistake.

    My second mistake was somehow believing that the trailers they presented of the game would actually
    would be happening in the game with minor alterations,

    I thought I would be playing as one of the main characters from the first game, just like they said before launch.

    I started to play the game and from the beginning I felt something was off, the atmosphere was a bit off and I couldnt connect with any of the characters, even the old ones. Around two hours in and the thing happened and I was shocked and appalled not because it happened but how out of character abrupt the whole situation was, it felt rushed.

    I carried on playing and tried to get a grip of the story, but around five hours in I became bored.
    I understood the point of the game, but the acting felt forced and of lacking any impact apart from shock value.

    I guess I should have voted with my wallet and returned the game to the shop, but they would not
    accept refund.

    4/10
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  24. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us 2 mind all the hate its been getting in my own personal opinion as a PS4 Last of Us Fan. I thought the game was great, beautiful graphics, game-play and fun game to play overall, Story was oK hoping for some more. i really enjoyed it it had some sad parts which really upset me but got through it and game got very intense at times was not expecting certain outcomes. RIP JoelThe Last of Us 2 mind all the hate its been getting in my own personal opinion as a PS4 Last of Us Fan. I thought the game was great, beautiful graphics, game-play and fun game to play overall, Story was oK hoping for some more. i really enjoyed it it had some sad parts which really upset me but got through it and game got very intense at times was not expecting certain outcomes. RIP Joel we will miss you :( Expand
  25. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Absolutely incredible. Nothing negative about the game is true. People are just mad because they think THAT SCENE isn’t realistic. Well it is and it’s an incredible game. The ending broke me.
  26. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Muito bom, em todos os aspectos inclusive a imersão o maior deles. Traz uma historia pesada mas, magnifica te mostrando outras perspectivas dos personagens.
  27. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    What an incredible game.

    I've never felt such heightened emotion while playing a game that I'm quite literally screaming out due to stress, tension or fear, and my deep love for the characters causing me to cry. Neil Druckmann and the rest of the team at NaughtyDog really have mastered the art of modern video game-making. They have accomplished something that is astonishing in
    What an incredible game.

    I've never felt such heightened emotion while playing a game that I'm quite literally screaming out due to stress, tension or fear, and my deep love for the characters causing me to cry. Neil Druckmann and the rest of the team at NaughtyDog really have mastered the art of modern video game-making.

    They have accomplished something that is astonishing in today's overcrowded landscape of entertainment media, where it feels as though everything has been done before, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to stand out among the infinite resources we can choose from in this golden age of content.

    Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson return as Joel and Ellie, expertly portraying their respective characters in a performance that feels deep, rich and meaningful. Johnson, especially, really cranks it up a notch as an older Ellie, and I would go as far as to say Johnson is more talented her field than many popular actresses working in TV and Hollywood today.

    I think it's a remarkable achievement to introduce new characters that aren't dry, annoying or just not really worth caring for. It's an all too common problem in film, TV or games that I think we've accepted as normal and to be expected when sequels and spinoffs are made. However, I did find myself happy to see Jesse, anticipating interactions between Dina and Ellie and found myself growing to like Abby despite outright hatred toward her to begin with, which is not an easy feat.

    Everything in this game is oozing with genuine effort - nothing is lazy. The graphics, game play combat and above all the story is phenomenal. I'm blown away by what the team at NaughtyDog have been able to take from the first game, and improve and build upon it.
    The story is what seems to be making or breaking this experience for many people. It upsets me to see so many negative reviews when the years of dedication, love and care to create this game is so starkly evident.
    I really think that if you believe that the story was poor, you aren't understanding it in the slightest. You're missing the mark and failing to see the point completely.
    Many of the critic reviews do an excellent job of illustrating this point. Go and read some of their reviews.

    To give this game anything between a 0 and a 4 is downright wrong, because even if one did understand the story, and it truly wasn't for them, then fair enough - but you can't deny that everything else that makes up this game was near perfect.

    I'm also terribly disappointed in those reviews that stated the reason they were giving the game a bad score was because they were having 'politically correct, feminist propaganda' shoved down their throats. How will we ever have LGBT+ and/or strong female leads represented in anything if angry bigots shoot it down in the first instance, complaining that they have to see someone different to them on their TV screen? It's actually disgusting to see in the year 2020 just how many people are still stuck in the past.

    I know this phrase 'subverted my expectations' is so overused and practically a joke but it really did just that. I was always on my toes, unable to predict what was going to be throw at me next. I had a phenomenal experience all throughout the game, but somehow the last few hours just elevated the entire game 10-fold, wrapping it up so fantastically. I teared up a lot.

    I wouldn't be able to say whether ''Part I is better then Part II'' or vice versa, because they both have completely different feels to them that it becomes impossible to compare the two. I think the change in mood is down to the nature of the respective stories. Part I is about (fatherly/daughterly) love, but toward the very end it becomes what the second instalment is about - the (arguably horrid and wrong) things you do for someone you love unconditionally.

    I think you could choose to interpret that change in feel as a positive or negative, personally, I think it's a good thing. It needs to have a point of differentiation, something that lets everyone know it isn't it's predecessor. Or else, we end up experiencing something that feels like a cut and paste of the first one, with a few things jumbled around which happens far too often in the entertainment industry because it's safe and profitable. I think it's incredibly brave and commendable for NaughtyDog not to rely on the success of the first instalment, and it definitely pays off.

    The Last Of Us Part II is a worthy continuation of a modern classic, and passes the game from being Joel's to Ellie's story of survival and love smoothly, even though they are beautifully and heavily intertwined with each other.
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  28. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well. This game was a lot to digest. What an emotional rollercoaster it was. There are so many elements which make it **** awesome. The story is very well written and the flashback which explain so much about part 1 are so good to watch, after all these questions you get after part 1. It was good to know that Joel finally told Ellie the truth, as painful as it was. It was tough to watch her struggle about this. The character development of Ellie is made so well. To me it shows she is having many flaws. She needs to get revenge, even after she is spared by Abby twice, she keeps going back. It is something so stupid, but it shows about her character, how much pain she has from Joels death.
    Something else I really liked was the fact you first hate Abby, but then you gain more sympathy from her, after playing her part. This is something I didn't see in many games, only in Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human, as I can remember now. It gives a very interesting twist to the good/bad side of a game.
    The character of Joel is also very well written. He has a lot of internal struggles, especially his love for ellie which even made him betray her. It is tough to see, but it really explains why he does what he does. He cares for her so much, he tries to make her have a great life, teach her guitar and all that. She is his ''new'' daughter and he doesnt want to lose one again. The only thing I don't get is why he trusted Abby, a complete stranger.

    What I also liked a lot was the intensity in some battles. Some get pretty tough and the feeling to be trapped with only 3 bullets and one bottle is quite terrifying. Especially when you are in a dark area with only infected, who are running **** fast. THe part that reaaaally gave me the creeps was abby in the basement of the hospital. It was really horrific, but I loved it so much. And all of the weapons you can use, of which the most brutal ones were definitely the pipe bombs, the trap mines and the flamethrower (so glad it returned).

    About the battles: I feel there were not as much intense battles as in part 1, since the pacing in the game is quite slow. For me, there could have been some more. However, the pacing is very important. It creates a lot of depth in the story, and it puts all the pieces of the puzzle together. I reaaally love the moment when Ellie and Joel are in the history museum. I also was blown away by the liveliness of the stadium were Abby and her group lives. And the part very high up in the sky with all the bridges, **** wonderful
    Now I am touching to another part I **** loved. The graphics and the entire atmosphere. I kept getting surprised and blown away by the tremendous detail of anything and everything. Sometimes it is only small things, a gesture, someone making a small comment, the anxiety, fear or anger in the characters face and body language. I loved the fact how much despair and anger there was in ellies face. Theres not much happiness in her, but this is not strange if you look at what happened to her.

    Some things that I didnt like: sometimes you are walking around for ages trying to figure out what you have to do. It is kind of frustrating. However, it could also be just me. Some battles are designed kind of poorly, for example the one with the sniper, it is so easy to get hit and there not that much fun in playing this battle, since the best way is to stay in the back all the time. Some melee combats with these ''smart'' infected, as well as the combats between ellie and abby are very unsatifying and somewhat frustrating. THe only skill you learn is how to press the right buttons at the right time, instead of having a proper battle. What put me off as well is the repetition and somewhat unbelievabilty of the story. There is really not a lot of variation in the battles. And revenge as the primary motif in this game gets kind of hard to believe. People risking their lifes over and over again to kill 1 person. And Abby saving some strangers and even risking her life to get medical supplies in the darkest place of a hospital gets kind of unbelievable as well. Even more that she betrays her whole faction which is suicide anyway. I just don get it. The only valid reason for her to break the rules is to rescue her boyfriend. But thats all. The environment and the intense moments make up for this to some extent. But sometimes it really felt they only made you play a section because it is epic to play, rather than contributing to the story.

    A final thing I loved a lot is the dark, depressing vibe in the whole game. Sure, I didnt like Joels death at all. But this whole world is **** up anyway. It is not a fairytale. The story is not made primarily for the player to play what is happy and satisfying for them. People die, people do **** up things, people get twisted minds and all that. But they keep going. That what I loved about part 1 and about part 2 as well.

    All in all a game that gripped me from beginning to end.
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  29. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Com certeza aprecio o cuidado e a maneira que a Naughty Dogs cuida da suas franquias. The last of us part 2 é simplesmente incrível tanto quanto tão profundo pode te mostrar que a vida é feita de escolhas e cabe a voce decidir que tipo de pessoa voce quer escolher ser ou como que nem toda aparência pode ser julgada. Ellie e Abby foi esse caso de alto e baixos de voce querer odiar e amar as protagonistas. Tantas partes marcantes e em uma colocação tao bem colocada de cada uma das personagens me fez ser um dos meus games favoritos. Minha critica fica somente pelo fato de o mais Ícone personagens dos Videogames morrer de forma tão sem ênfase digamos “ infantil “ Joel tem um peso muito grande pelo oque fez ao longo da trama, personagem que em um mundo pos apocalíptico é temido por ser malicioso, inteligente e malandro e em The last of us 2 arrancaram simplesmente sumiram com a personalidade dele e isso me deixou puto ao deixar minha nota em um 9.
    Final de Ellie e Abby nao poderia ser melhor a ND acertou o ponto mais uma vez. Obrigado por isso Naughty Dogs ❤️

    “Se Deus me desse uma segunda chance naquele momento, faria tudo igual Joel Miller
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  30. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    With astonishingly immersive environments, gameplay that surpasses the first game, beautiful yet often equally horrifying story elements and detailed study of what the world of the last of us and the characters within it have come to be - this game delivered for me in every way. It is not necessarily what I had hoped for or expected but that was part of the joy (and many other emotions) ofWith astonishingly immersive environments, gameplay that surpasses the first game, beautiful yet often equally horrifying story elements and detailed study of what the world of the last of us and the characters within it have come to be - this game delivered for me in every way. It is not necessarily what I had hoped for or expected but that was part of the joy (and many other emotions) of the experience. As others have mentioned, it isn’t perfect. I personally found certain sections in the middle of the game particularly to be meandering without true purpose and some characters to be over focused on and under developed. These are however minor negative points in the context of what I experienced whilst playing this game. Different to the original, but for me, just as brilliant. Expand
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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  1. Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
  2. Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]